Kate Black, Ma, Rsw Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Field Instructor to a MSW placement student.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Provided support to the front line team by debriefing, co-facilitating, and providing task assignments throughout shift. Facilitated in clinical/client decision-making. Participated in ongoing check-ins with front line staff to address any potential concerns/issues (i.e. self-care, work stress, etc.) and encourage consultation as needed. Encouraged team building, group cohesion, and promoted a positive staff culture. On-call duties.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Completed rapid risk and suicide assessments. Provided crisis intervention, de-escalation strategies, and crisis counselling. Conducted care planning utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) concepts, exercises, and tools. Coordinated with other service providers, advocated on behalf of clients, and completed community referrals.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Provided cessation counselling to clients in the process of quitting smoking with a strong grounding in the stages of change, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Brokered current information and resources to clients, their families, health care professionals, and members of community organizations in order to make appropriate referrals. Moderated an online discussion forum and responded to live chat. Worked with one-to-one clients on an ongoing basis. Researched and developed best practice guidelines for tobacco intervention with LGBTQ clients. Completed user acceptance testing (UAT) for the Community Services Locator prior to launch.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Maintained daily operations of the front desk including reception, customer service, and membership and program sales. Assisted visitors in person and on phone; answer and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel. Managed reception area by cleaning and organizing desk and visitor lobby. Collected and processes payments for services rendered in ActiveNet software. Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to coordinate schedules, book rooms, and provide administrative support.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Managed personal caseload to help marginalized women find more permanent housing. Helped women in residence to identify and support their personal goals and objectives. Provided crisis intervention and counselling support. Assisted clients in navigating services and housing in the community. Conducted intakes with potential clients to determine suitability for the program. Advocated on behalf of women, including those living with addictions and mental health issues. Collected data and kept accurate records. Approached work from an integrated feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist perspective.

Completed 390 placement hours as part of my social work degree requirements. Provided counselling support to clients experiencing mental health issues and addictions. Worked with mandated clients as part of the student conduct process. Developed and delivered an Alcohol Education Workshop to students that promoted informed decision-making around alcohol consumption, focussing on harm reduction.

Completed 390 placement hours as part of my social work degree requirements. Utilized evidence based screening documents, including concurrent disorder assessments, mental status exams, and the Brief Situational Confidence Questionnaire (BSCQ) with patients living with mental health conditions and addictions in a clinical setting. Provided education, under supervision, to clinical staff regarding the interaction between various substances and mental health conditions, especially schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. Co-facilitated an inpatient group that used Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) concepts. Provided clinical support to patients transitioning from hospital to community.

Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective student-teacher relationships. Supported class instruction by preparing and facilitating weekly tutorials, lessons and activities. Tutored students independently and in small groups. Evaluated students’ assignments and papers in a timely manner.

Completed 200 placement hours as part of my Concurrent Disorders program. Assisted in the maintenance of program fees. Organized and facilitated workshops for women in residence. Researched and created documents of other services in the community.

Trauma Certificate, Social Work

Bachelor Of Social Work (B.S.W.) Post-Degree, Social Work

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology

Postgraduate Certificate, Concurrent Disorders (Mental Health And Addictions)

Honours Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Art History Minor

Activities and Societies: Queer Students Community Centre

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